Location
Latitude: |
39-34-12.4270N (39.570119) |
Longitude: |
104-50-57.4550W (-104.849293) |
Elevation: |
5884.9 feet MSL (1794 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: |
7.5 E (as of December 2025 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: |
UTC -7.0 (Standard Time) UTC -6.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: |
15 N.M. SE of Denver, Colorado |
Found On: |
Denver Chart |
FAA Region: |
ANM |
Contacts
Manager: |
Publicly owned: |
| MIKE FRONAPFEL 7565 SOUTH PEORIA ST, UNIT D9 ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 303-790-0598 |
ARAPAHOE CO PUBLIC ARPT AUTH 7800 S PEORIA ST ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 303-790-0598 |
Operations
Airport Status: |
Operational |
Facility Use: |
Public |
Type: |
Airport |
Activation Date: |
03/1968 |
Control tower: |
Yes |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): |
Months/Days/Hours ALL/ALL/ALL |
Boundary ARTCC: |
ZDV (Denver) |
Responsible ARTCC: |
ZDV (Denver) |
Lighting Schedule: |
SS-SR |
Segmented Circle Indicator: |
No |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): |
6885 feet (2099 m) |
NOTAMs Facility: |
APA |
NOTAM-D Service: |
Yes |
International Airport of Entry: |
No |
Customs Landing Rights: |
No |
Military Landing Rights: |
Yes |
Civil/Military Joint Use: |
No |
Based Aircraft
Annual Operations (as of )
Communications
| Unicom: | 122.950 |
| Tower: | CENTENNIAL 118.9 Hrs: 24 |
| Clearance Del.: | 128.6 |
| Ground: | 121.8 |
| Approach: | DENVER |
| Departure: | DENVER |
| ATIS: | 120.3 Hrs: 24 |
| ASOS: | (720-873-2799) |
- FREQ 121.5 NOT AVBL.
- ADVISE GROUND CONTROL WHEN READY FOR DEPARTURE. GROUND CONTROL WILL ADVISE WHEN TO MONITOR THE TOWER FREQUENCY.
- COMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY DENVER RADIO ON FREQ 122.2 (DENVER RCO).
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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Area Code: 303 |
| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Masters
|
790-0106 | ||
| Air Cam National Helicopter Services, Inc.
|
799-0079 | ||
| Air Methods
|
790-0587 | ||
| Altitudes Flight Training
|
790-4669 | ||
| Arapahoe Aero Inc.
|
799-8386 | ||
| Aspen Flying Club
|
799-6794 | ||
| Aviation Sales, Inc.
|
799-9999 | ||
| Bamboo Air Strip
|
790-0709 | ||
| Bombardier
|
790-0257 | ||
| CB Air, Inc.
|
799-6711 | ||
| Conner Aviation Resource
|
799-6787 | ||
| Denver Avionics
|
790-0684 | ||
| Denver Helicopter Services and Flight School
|
790-2690 | ||
| Denver Jet Center
|
Unicom 122.95, Arinc 130.575 | 790-4321 | 100LL, Jet A |
| Diamond Aircraft USA
|
800-268-4001 | ||
| Duncan Aviation
|
649-1790 | ||
| Enterprise Airline Academy
|
623-8876 | ||
| High Country Aviation
|
649-1407 | ||
| Mast-Comm
|
799-6289 | ||
| Mayo Aviation
|
790-9777, 800-525-0194 | ||
| Precision Aircraft and Engine Service, Inc.
|
799-0922 | ||
| Proflight, Inc. / Air Response
|
799-0670, 800-631-6565 | ||
| Rocky Mountain Straight Flight
|
799-8906 | ||
| Signature Flight Support
Website |
Unicom 122.95, Arinc 129.725 | +1 303 799 8388 | 100LL, Jet A |
 Phillips |
100LL - 2.81 USD per gallon on 10/6/01 | Trucks Weekend discount of $0.50/gallon on 100LL |
|
Phillips |
Jet A - 2.66 USD per gallon on 10/6/01 | Trucks Volume discounts for Jet A |
|
| The Air Group
|
790-0994 | ||
| The Pilot Shop
|
706-9000 | ||
| Trippet Aviation
|
792-2420 | ||
| Windstar Aviation
|
790-7877 | ||
| Wings of Denver
|
799-9070 |
Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | N | |
| FSS Name (ID): | Denver(DEN) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 11/27/25 to 0901Z 12/25/25.
There are various types of charts available for an airport. They are listed in the Page Type column. Here is a legend for those types:
APD - Airport Diagram
DP - Departure Procedure Charts
HOT - Hot Spots
IAP - Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
MIN - Minimums
STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival Charts
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near APA
| Dist (NM) | ID | Morse Code | Name | Type | Freq | True Hdg | Mag Hdg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | APA | . _ . _ _ . . _ | Centennial | VOT | 108.20 | 32 | 25 |
| 7.1 | AP | . _ . _ _ . | Casse | NDB | 260 | 178 | 171 |
| 9.4 | BKF | _ . . . _ . _ . . _ . | Buckley | TACAN | 109.60 | 28 | 21 |
| 12.8 | FQF | . . _ . _ _ . _ . . _ . | Falcon | VORTAC | 116.30 | 55 | 48 |
| 17.0 | DEN | _ . . . _ . | Denver | VOR-DME | 117.90 | 30 | 23 |
| 20.1 | DEN | _ . . . _ . | Denver | VOT | 110.00 | 26 | 19 |
| 22.1 | DVV | _ . . . . . _ . . . _ | Mile High | VORTAC | 114.70 | 27 | 20 |
| 23.3 | FT | . . _ . _ | Skipi | NDB | 321 | 55 | 48 |
| 24.5 | BJC | _ . . . . _ _ _ _ . _ . | Jeffco | VOR-DME | 115.40 | 327 | 319 |
| 38.9 | BRK | _ . . . . _ . _ . _ | Black Forest | VOR-DME | 112.50 | 164 | 157 |
| 45.8 | COS | _ . _ . _ _ _ . . . | Colorado Springs | VOT | 110.40 | 171 | 164 |
| 47.0 | DC | _ . . _ . _ . | Buffs | NDB | 348 | 12 | 5 |
| 47.9 | FN | . . _ . _ . | Colln | NDB | 400 | 353 | 345 |
| 52.9 | CO | _ . _ . _ _ _ | Petey | NDB | 407 | 173 | 166 |
| 53.5 | FCS | . . _ . _ . _ . . . . | Butts | VOR-DME | 108.80 | 175 | 168 |
| 53.7 | IHS | . . . . . . . . . | Ironhorse | NDB | 335 | 175 | 168 |
| 57.7 | GLL | _ _ . . _ . . . _ . . | Gill | VOR-DME | 114.20 | 13 | 6 |
| 72.8 | HGO | . . . . _ _ . _ _ _ | Hugo | VOR-DME | 112.10 | 127 | 120 |
| 75.9 | TXC | _ _ . . _ _ . _ . | Thurman | VORTAC | 112.90 | 83 | 76 |
| 77.9 | RLG | . _ . . _ . . _ _ . | Kremmling | VOR-DME | 113.80 | 289 | 281 |
Nearby Airports with Fuel
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A110-1 | ALL ACFT BLO CERT 70000 LB MAX GROSS TKOF WT & STAGE III ACFT UP TO CERT 75000 LB MAX GROSS TKOF WT MAY OPR; ONE-TIME EXCEPTION AUZD BY EXEC DIR. |
| A110-12 | HELI OPS CTC FBO FOR LNDG ZONE LCTN; HELI OPS ON FRONT RAMP NOT ADVISED. |
| A110-18 | ADZY DENSITY ALT DSPL LCTD C-1, A-1 & A-18. |
| A110-20 | CTN: ENSURE PROPER RWY ALNMT; CLOSE SPACED PARL RWYS. ARPT SAFETY VIDEO - HTTPS://WWW.FAA.GOV/AIRPORTS/RUNWAY_SAFETY/VIDEOS/APA/ |
| A110-21 | MULT LRG PWR LINES APRXLY 3NM S OF RWY 35R & RWY 35L. |
| A110-22 | NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFCT. ALL ACFT AVOID NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS 1 NM NORTH AND WEST OF ARPT AND 1 NM SOUTHEAST OF ARPT. RWY 17R-35L CLSD TFC REMAIN SOUTH OF ARAPAHOE ROAD, EAST OF I-25, AND NORTH OF LINCOLN AVE. QUIET HRS 2200-0700L. TBJT ACFT USE NBAA PROFILES. NOISE OFFICE/303-790-0598. |
| A110-23 | +71 FT BLDG LCTD 1920 FT ESE OF RY 28 THLD 440 FT LT OF CTLN 24:1 GLD SLP. |
| A110-3 | WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT. |
| A110-4 | NMRS CRANES INVOF ARPT. |
| A110-5 | +190 FT TWR LCTD 1800 FT ENE OF RY 17L THLD. |
| A13 | AFT HR - 303-877-7307. |
| A30-H1 | TLOF 50X50 FT; FATO 50X50 FT; INGRESS/EGRESS 270. |
| A30A-17L | NMRS FLOOD LGTS 1/2 SM N OF THR; SS-2400. |
| A30A-H1 | H24 HELI SVC - 303-799-0079. |
| A39-17R/35L | PCR VALUE: 339/F/C/X/T |
| A70-FUEL-10 | 0LL SELF SERVE FUEL AVBL. |
| E80 | US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT. |
| E80A | H24 US CUSTOMS - 303-768-0309. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | 10/28 17L/35R 17R/35L H1 |
| Longest Runway: | 17L/35R is 10001 ft (3048 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: | 35R |
APA Airport Runway Details
| Runway 10/28 | 4800 ft x 75 ft (1463 m x 23 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 10/04/2018 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Good condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 17 /F/A/Y/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 12.5 | |
Runway 10 |
Runway 28 |
|
Elevation: |
5824.1 | 5793.8 |
Latitude: |
39-34-22.4247N | 39-34-05.4595N |
Longitude: |
104-50-53.5677W | 104-49-56.3420W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
111 | 291 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Left | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Nonprecision Instrument | Nonprecision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
2-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 2-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
REIL: |
Yes | |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
44 | 43 |
Threshold Elevation: |
5821.6 | |
Displaced Threshold: |
400 | |
Threshold Latitude: |
39-34-21.0115N | |
Threshold Longitude: |
104-50-48.7983W |
| Runway 17L/35R | 10001 ft x 100 ft (3048 m x 30 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 10/04/2018 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Good condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 26 /F/C/X/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 56.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 75.0 | |
Runway 17L |
Runway 35R |
|
Elevation: |
5793.0 | 5884.9 |
Latitude: |
39-35-02.9197N | 39-33-24.1740N |
Longitude: |
104-51-05.3028W | 104-51-00.7410W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
178 | 358 |
ILS Type: |
ILS/DME | |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Left | Right |
Runway Markings Type: |
Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
PLINE | |
Object Height: |
542 | |
Object Marked/Lighted?: |
Lighted | |
Distance from End: |
17903 | |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Approach Light System: |
1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
47 | 49 |
| Runway 17R/35L | 7001 ft x 75 ft (2134 m x 23 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 10/04/2018 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Good condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 30.0 | |
Runway 17R |
Runway 35L |
|
Elevation: |
5803.7 | 5868.7 |
Latitude: |
39-34-44.3495N | 39-33-35.2260N |
Longitude: |
104-51-13.3884W | 104-51-10.1900W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
178 | 358 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Nonprecision Instrument | Nonprecision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
FENCE | |
Object Height: |
19 | |
Distance from End: |
542 | |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Right Side Of Runway |
REIL: |
Yes | Yes |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
42 | 37 |
| Helipad H1 | 50 ft x 50 ft (15 m x 15 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | FAA OE/AAA as of 05/13/2021 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Perimeter lights (for helipads) Intensity | |
Helipad H1 |
||
Elevation: |
5825.0 | |
Latitude: |
39-34-31.0000N | |
Longitude: |
104-50-16.0000W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
Services
Airframe Repair: |
Minor |
Powerplant Repair: |
Minor |
Bottled Oxygen: |
None |
Bulk Oxygen: |
None |
Fuel Available: |
100LL, Jet A |
Landing Fees: |
No |
Parking: |
Hangars and tiedowns available |
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